Ceremony Details

Caps and Gowns

Each graduate must order their cap, gown, and announcements from Graduation, Etc., either online or in person at Ackerman (Level A).

Full-Time MBA & Doctoral Students must place their rental order no later than May 24, 2018. FEMBA students must place their orders directly with Jason Amorosi at Graduation, Etc. by Thursday, March 28.

Stage Direction

Each doctoral candidate and his/her dissertation will be announced by the dean on stage. Doctoral graduates will return to their seats after being hooded.

Ushers will indicate to all FEMBA/MBA graduates when to stand and when to walk towards the stage. Names will be called from both the left and right sides of the stage. Each graduate will be photographed near the base of the steps leading to the stage, and will then hand his/her card to the name reader before walking towards center stage.

Hotels

There is no shortage of hotel options in the Los Angeles area, though we recommend making your arrangements sooner rather than later. For your convenience, we've compiled a list of popular area hotels.

Photographs

A comprehensive range of photographic services will be available from the official photographers and videographer. For the comfort of other guests, we request that your guests only take pictures from the seating area and outer perimeter, they may not come into the student seating area or into the center aisle as it can be disruptive and discourteous to other members of the audience.